The Metal-Eaters (comic story)
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This story debuted with either the Second or Third Doctor, then was reprinted with the Fourth Doctor. It may have had different companions in the reprint, as well. From an in-universe point of view, it's unclear which Doctor lived through these events.
a real world point of view
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| Doctor: | Third Doctor | |
| Main enemy: | Professor McTurk, metal-eating insects, Dimitri Askov, Pokovsky | |
| Main setting: | Yorkshire Dales, Sigley Dale, Neffingham, Blackpool | |
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| Publisher: | Polystyle Publications, Ltd. | |
| Artist: | Gerry Haylock | |
| Release details | ||
| Printed in: | TV Comic 1184-1190 | |
| Release date: | 24 August - 5 October 1974 | |
| Format: | Comic - 7 parts (14 pages) | |
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The Metal-Eaters was a TV Comic story featuring the Third Doctor. It was reprinted as a Fourth Doctor adventure.
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Summary 
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After returning from the Middle Ages, the Doctor relaxes by going fishing.
The Doctor is called to investigate the destruction of a television mast, apparently caused by metal-eating insects. The creatures have been bred by scientist Professor McTurk and his daughter Catriona. They plan to use the insects to extort money from the British government in revenge for ignoring the Professor's talents. When the insects are released on an army firing range, their devastating attack on a tank battalion is witnessed by two foreign spies. The enemy agents trace the insects to the McTurks' farm, where they shoot the Professor. Honouring McTurk's dying wish, Catriona releases the insects to wreak havoc on the world. As the insects swarm toward Blackpool, the Doctor enlists Catriona's help to prevent them heading out to sea and the rest of the world. One thing can save the Earth now - Blackpool Tower!
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Characters Edit
- Third Doctor/Fourth Doctor
- Charles Rogers
- Professor McTurk
- Catriona McTurk
- Dimitri Askov
- Major Pokovsky
- Colonel Douglass
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Notes Edit
- Although the enemy agents are never identified as such, they are so obviously Russian (being depicted as complete caricatures). They address everyone as "comrade" – even people they are about to kill!
Continuity Edit
- The Doctor has just returned from the Middle Ages. (COMIC: The Magician)
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